The John Deere Chapter of Sigma Xi is pleased to announce its annual induction of new members banquet to be held at 5:45 pm on Thursday, October 17, 2002 in the Wilson Center at Augustana College.  New members will be inducted in a brief ceremony, we will enjoy a delicious meal (a buffet with two entrées), and then we will be brought up to date with the following presentation.

"Recent Changes in State Requirements
 for Teacher Education in Science"

Ron Vail and Sally Rigeman

Ron Vail is the Lead Professional Development Specialist for the Regional Office of Education in Rock Island.  Sally Rigeman serves as the Secondary Math-Science Consultant at the Mississippi Bend AEA.  Both Sally and Ron are responsible for providing continuing education opportunities for teachers as a part of their continuing professional development.  They come to their present positions after serving many years as high school science teachers.

5:45 pm Thursday, October 17, 2002 in the Wilson Center
Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois

New Members to be Inducted
Karen Andeen Associate Senior physics major at Augustana College
Larry Gaines Associate Senior biology/pre-med major at Augustana College
Richard Harwood Full Associate Professor of Earth Science at Black Hawk College
Robert Hoffmann Associate Senior physics major at Augustana College
Paul Hulseberg Associate Senior chemistry major/biochem minor at Augustana College
Heba Iskandar Associate Senior biology/pre-med major at Augustana College
Kristin Lenertz Associate Instructor of Biology at Black Hawk College
Jill Moore Associate Senior biology major at Augustana College
Pamela Trotter Full Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at Augustana College
 

Banquet reservations should be made by October 15 by sending a check for $15 (made out to "John Deere Chapter of Sigma Xi") to Kathy Nelson, Geology Department, Augustana College, 639 38th St., Rock Island, IL 61201, by calling her at 309-794-7318, or sending e-mail to phnelson@augustana.edu.

Directions:  The Wilson Center is in the College Center at Augustana College.  As shown on this map, the building is on the southwest corner of 7th Ave. and 38th St. in Rock Island, Illinois.  Parking is available in Lot E, adjacent to Centennial Hall.  Take the pedestrian bridge across 7th Ave., enter the building, go around the mailbox area, up one flight of stairs, and exit the building.  The doors of the Wilson Center will be on your left.  There is an elevator near the west end of the College Center to provide handicap access.

Questions: Contact Bonnie Smith, John Deere Chapter Program Chair, at (319) 884-5787, smith_b@palmer.edu.